Mill Creek MetroParks board approves 2016 budget

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners adopted a 2016 budget that again trims spending.

The budget appropriates $9,438,750 out of the park’s general fund, down from $9,626,621 in 2015 and $9,750,683 in 2014.

“It’s a continuation of our commitment to managing the public’s money in as efficient a manner as possible,” said Executive Director Aaron Young at tonigh’s board meeting.

This year’s budget process was conducted with more input from department heads than in previous years, park administrators said.

“They helped us save money, quite frankly,” Young said.

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